122. In order for a person to be able to enter into the Kingdom of God, is it first necessary to have a “spiritual rebirth” and be "born again"?
the Bible Yes
No the Quran
the Bible's Perspective
John 1:12-13But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 3:3Jesus answered him, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see God’s Kingdom.”
2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
1 Peter 1:23having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
1 John 4:7A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.”
the Quran's Perspective
The Qur'an does not mention anything about the need for a spiritual rebirth or being “born again”.
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